Education

Administrative Fellowship Program

Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, offers a one-year, project-based administrative fellowship, a program that provides self-motivated individuals a post-graduate opportunity to test their conceptual knowledge in real-world settings. This fellowship offers the unique experience of working within a nationally recognized academic medical center and the largest for-profit healthcare management company in the world.

The fellow is viewed as a member of the senior leadership team and reports directly to the chief operating officer. The fellow will gain exposure to various leadership styles through one-on-one meetings with a preceptor, weekly meetings with a mutually selected mentor from the executive team and all senior leadership meetings, including quarterly HCA Leadership Development Institute sessions, monthly business plan reviews and biweekly issues resolution meetings.

Fellows receive a competitive salary package and full benefits. The program’s annual start date is on or near the first of July.

Application Requirements

Qualified applications must have a Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, MHSA or MPH) or equivalent course work. Preferred applicants graduate from a CAHME-accredited university or have a similar accreditation. To apply, please prepare:

Three letters of recommendation (at least one academic and one professional)

Official graduate transcripts

Please email the completed packet as a single PDF to Jeremy.Johnston@hcahealthcare.com. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The application period is open from July 23, 2018, through Oct. 15, 2018.

Residents and Graduates

Name

Year

Current Position

Gaby Barth

2018

Resident, Operations

Imani Brown

2018

Resident, Operations

Rashmi Kotagi

2018

Resident, Operations

Sneha Saravanan

2018

Resident, Finance

Bill Andrews (Resident)

2017-2018

Business Intelligence Analyst, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals

Will Hammock (Resident)

2017-2018

Strategic Sourcing Analyst, Ascension

Jeremy Johnson

2017

Fellow

Carl Vidrine (Resident)

2017-2018

Delivery Consultant, Cerner

Jacqueline Owens (Resident)

2016-2017

Fellow, UK HealthCare, University of Kentucky

Kristyn Richards

2016

Diligence and Integration Project Analyst, Surgical Care Affiliates

Anna Patrusheva (Resident)

2016-2017

Technology Business Analyst II, Medical University of South Carolina

Abby Bray (Resident)

2016-2017

Fellow, Premier Health, Dayton, Ohio

Joanna Jao (Resident)

2016-2017

Patient Access Manager, Parallon Shared Services

Maureen Carey

2015

Director of Operations, Tulane Health System

Sean Flinn

2014

Vice President of Orthopedics, Tulane Health System

Lianne Brown (Resident)

2014-2015

Consultant, Ernst & Young

Brandon Darrington

2013

Director of Operations, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals

Meredith Stanley

2013-2014

Practice Manager, Ochsner Health System

Amanda Fay

2012-2013

Director of Patient Services, Sentara

Hiral Patel

2009

CEO, Lakeview Regional Medical Center

Living in New Orleans

New Orleans is one of the most culturally unique cities in the United States. The rich history of southeast Louisiana includes aspects of French, Spanish, Haitian, Vietnamese, Creole and Cajun culture to create a truly diverse melting pot. From the music on Frenchmen Street to the shops on Magazine Street to the urban farms in the Marigny, there is something for everyone. Outside the city, you can walk the Jean-Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve to the south or head east to explore the swamps of the bayou.

New Orleans is known for its festivals, including Jazz Fest, French Quarter Fest and VooDoo Fest, which attract major headliners and thousands of locals and tourists every year. The city and area also feature many smaller celebrations such as Creole Tomato Fest and Po Boy Fest to satisfy your every craving.

Obviously, the largest attraction every year is Carnival which begins on King’s Day in January and ends on Mardi Gras Day. Outside of Bourbon Street, there are many family-centered traditions including second lines, marching bands, dance troupes and the famous Mardi Gras Indians.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Tulane Medical Center sponsor international visas? At this time, Tulane Medical Center is not able to sponsor an international visa for the administrative fellowship.

How many fellows are accepted each year? Tulane Medical Center will select one fellow who will gain exposure to each of our campuses.

If my graduate program requires a year-long residency after completion of coursework, am I still eligible to apply? Yes, applicants who have completed all coursework are eligible to apply for the fellowship.

Who may I contact for more information? Please contact the current fellow, Jeremy Johnston, by email or (504) 988-2558.

Testimonials

Maureen Carey, 2016 FellowMy fellowship afforded me the experience to work directly with physicians, facility officers and HCA leadership. I had a well-rounded experience which included service line operations, quality initiatives and strategic planning across multiple campuses. I was able to take advantage of the expertise and guidance from my COO preceptor, as well as work closely with a service line VP, through the mentorship element. After learning and supporting projects, I was given the opportunity to lead my own initiatives, which improved my skillset and knowledge to advance my career development within Tulane Health System.

Brandon Darrington, 2014 FellowAs a Fellow at Tulane Health System, I was afforded the opportunity to receive executive-level mentorship, lead implementation of strategic initiatives and manage various day-to-day operations. I worked on projects like the purchase and installation of new radiology equipment, I served as the interim cancer center director, and I was the project lead in acquiring FACT accreditation for the Tulane Bone Marrow Transplant Program. Without this experience and the knowledge imparted to me by the Tulane family, I would be four years behind where I am today in experience and aptitude.

Sean Flinn, 2015 FellowCompleting a fellowship at Tulane Health System was a dynamic and rewarding experience. It was a truly a diverse process where I interacted with almost all of the system’s many facets. I was offered the ability to participate in high-level strategic planning and market analysis meetings that allowed me to interact and learn from a number of executives. I was given many projects that crossed from ambulatory operations to revenue cycle that ranged from working directly with physicians to key business partners like the NFL. Most importantly, I was given the ability to drive my own projects, but with the guidance and support of experienced mentors...